VALSPAR CORP -- 80 731 GYMSEAL GLOSS -- 8010-00N088375 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:80 731 GYMSEAL GLOSS
MSDS Date:09/05/1997
FSC:8010
NIIN:00N088375
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:VALSPAR CORP
Address:1101 THIRD STREET SOUTH
City:MINNEAPOLIS
State:MN
ZIP:55415
Country:US
Info Phone Num:612-332-7371
Emergency Phone Num:800-228-5635
CAGE:13418
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:VALSPAR CORPORATION
Address:1101 THIRD ST SOUTH
Box:City:MINNEAPOLIS
State:MN
ZIP:55415
Country:US
Phone:612-332-7371/800-228-5635
CAGE:13418

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:NAPHTHA (PETROLEUM), HEAVY STRAIGHT RUN
CAS:64741-41-9
Fraction by Wt: 15%
OSHA PEL:300 PPM
ACGIH TLV:300 PPM

Ingred Name:STODDARD SOLVENT
CAS:8052-41-3
RTECS #:WJ8925000
Fraction by Wt: 20%
OSHA PEL:500 PPM
ACGIH TLV:100 PPM; 9495

Ingred Name:DIPENTENE
CAS:138-86-3
RTECS #:OS8100000
Fraction by Wt: 5%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:100.00 PPM (MFR)

Ingred Name:KEROSENE (PETROLEUM) HYDROTREATED; (MINERAL SPIRITS)
CAS:64742-47-8
RTECS #:OA5504000
Fraction by Wt: 10%
OSHA PEL:100.00 PPM (MFR)
ACGIH TLV:100.00 PPM (MFR)

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: HARMFUL IF INHALED. MAY AFFFECT
    THE BRAIN, NERVOUS SYSTEM OR RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, CAUSING DIZZINESS,
    HEADACHE, NAUSEA OR RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. OVEREXPOSURE TO
    INGREDIENTS IN THIS PRODUCT MAY C AUSE NOSE AND THROAT IRRITATION,
    EYE IRRITATION, SKIN IRRITATION. CHRONIC: NOTICE: REPORTS HAVE
    (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: ASSOCIATED REPEATED AND PROLONGED
    OCCUPATIONAL OVEREXPOSURE TO SOLVENTS WITH PERMANENT BRAIN AND
    NERVOUS SYSTEM DAMAGE. INTENTIONAL MISUSE BY DELIBERATELY
    CONCENTRATING AND INHALING THE CONT ENTS MAY BE HARMFUL OR FATAL.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ANY RESPIRATORY OR SKIN CONDITION.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYE: FLUSH IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
    MINUTES AND GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: WASH THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP
    AND WATER. INHALATION: IF AFFECTED BY INHALATION OF VAPOR OR SPRAY
    MIST,  REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: GET MEDICAL ATTENTION
    IMMEDIATELY.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:103F,39C
Lower Limits:1.00%
Upper Limits:7.00%
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM, AND/OR WATER
    FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT . CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE SHOULD BE KEPT COOL WITH
    WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CNTNS OXIDIZING MATLS. CONTAMD RAGS,
    WIPES, SAWDUST, ETC MAY CATCH FIRE SPONTANEOUSLY. STORE WASTE UNDER
    WATER IN CLSD METAL CNTNRS UNTIL DISPOSED (SUPDAT)

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. AVOID BREATHING OF VAPORS. USE
    NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS OR NIOSH APPROVED
    AIRMASK FOR LARGE SPILLS IN A CONFINED AREA. AVOID CONTACT WITH
    EYES.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS AND OPEN
    FLAMES. KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. DO NOT STORE ABOVE
    120 DEG F.
Other Precautions:BASED ON PROD FL PT & VAP PRESS SUITABLE STORAGE
    SHOULD BE PROVIDED I/A/W/OSHA REGULATIONS 1910.106. EMPTY CNTNRS
    MAY CNTN PROD RESIDUE, INCL FLAMM/EXPLOSIVE VAP. DO NOT CUT,
    PUNCTURE/WELD ON/NEAR CNT NR. ALL LABEL WARNINGS MUST (SUPDAT)

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:UNLESS AIR MONITORING DEMONSTRATES VAP/MIST
    LEVELS ABOVE APPLICABLE LIMS, NO RESP IS REQD. IF RESP IS REQD,
    APPROP, PROPERLY FITTED RESP (NIOSH APPRVD) SHOULD BE WORN DURING
    APPLICATION. FOLLOW RESP M FR'S DIRECTIONS FOR RESP USE.
Ventilation:REQUIRED FOR SPRAYING OR IN CONFINED AREA, VENTILATION
    EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE EXPLOSION PROOF.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . USUAL CLOTHING FOR PAINTING OPERATIONS.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXPLO HAZ: OF IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE REGULATIONS. OTHER
    PREC: BE OBSERVED UNTIL THE CONTAINER HAS BEEN CLEANED OR
    RECONDITIONED.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:315F,157C
Vapor Pres:10.0 @ 98F
Vapor Density:5.1
Spec Gravity:0.88
VOC Pounds/Gallon:445
VOC Grams/Liter:3.72
Evaporation Rate & Reference:1.0 (BUTYL ACETATE =1)
Solubility in Water:NO
Appearance and Odor:NORMAL FOR A COATINGS PRODUCT.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:56.61

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:AMMONIA COMPOUNDS, PHENOLICS, NITROGEN
    OXIDES, CARBON DIOXIDE/MONOXIDE.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN CHEMICAL DISPOSAL AREA OR IN A MANNER
    THAT COMPLIES WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. DO NOT
    INCINERATE CLOSED CONTAINERS.

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